Nectarine and Raspberry Preserves

Directions

1. 1

   6 lb Large nectarines (unpeeled And sliced) - 8 cups 3 c Sugar 2 tb Fresh lemon juice 2 c Raspberries (1 pint) Combine the nectarines with t

2. 2

   Place a colander in a large shallow preserving pan and pour in the nectarine mixture

3. 3

   Let the juices drip into the pan for at least 30 minutes

4. 4

   Remove the colander with the fruit to a bowl and bring the juices in the pan to a boil over high heat

5. 5

   Boil rapidly for 20 to 30 minutes, or until reduced by half

6. 6

   Add the nectarines and any additional juices to the syrup in the pan and continue to cook voer high heat for 10 minutes

7. 7

   Carefully stir in the raspberries and cook for 5 minutes more

8. 8

   The nectarines will look lightly glazed and the syrup will be only slightly thickened